Limoncello Sparkle Cocktail

Limoncello is an Italian liqueur made with fresh lemon peel and alcohol, usually grain alcohol or vodka. The peels soak in the alcohol for several weeks, adding a notable lemon flavor. After straining, the infused alcohol is mixed with simple syrup and frozen in bottles, to be served ice cold as a digestive. Both imported and domestic versions of limoncello are sold in the United States, so check your local liquor or wine shop if you don’t have a homemade stash on hand.

We made our first batches of limoncello and arancello (orange) this summer and we think they turned out pretty well, but that’s a post for another time. This simple cocktail uses limoncello, Cointreau, and champagne to create a bubbly citrus concoction. Serve with a twist of lemon for garnish. Happy New Year!

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Ah…limoncello. Makes me remember our time in Sorrento this past summer — our favorite place in Italy. This is a great drink and I happen to have all the ingredients, so we’ll give this a try with our toasts tonight. Thanks for the cookie baking mania earlier this month, and Happy New Year to you and your family, Andrea. Cheers!